A home inspired coffee shop. This bright and modern coffee shop was dreamed up by coffee-culture loving architects Ryan Ramirez and Danah Mangahis – to be people-oriented, community-centered, and specialty-driven. “If you live in South Pas, get your coffee only from here,” reads an online review. The menu has something for everyone – from many espresso-based drinks to seasonal kombucha (loquat and jujube flavors!) to the popular “Marshmallow” (house vanilla syrup with milk). All coffee is from Brooklyn’s Gotham Coffee Roasters, and is perfectly complemented by Two Kids’ house made almond milk, which is crafted daily. Chocolate chip cookies are made in house, while a more extensive array of pastries is made by local Pasadena favorite, Seed Bakery. Breakfast favorites include burritos on the weekends, and toast with house made almond butter and house made granola with yogurt and seasonal jam, available daily. Find Two Kids Coffee:1504 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030Weekdays: 7:30am – 1pmWeekends: 8am – 1pm

Kaldi Coffee and Tea is a well beloved coffee shop in South Pasadena. Their iconic brick-walled building is right across the street from the South Pasadena Library and is one of the Cultural Heritage Landmarks of the city. Since its opening in 1995, Kaldi has been a filming location for over a dozen TV shows and movies, including Lady Bird, Role Models, Prom Night, The Ugly Truth and more. This charming and intimate coffee shop is open seven days a week, serving unbeatable lattes, teas, coffee, sandwiches, and much more. They also brew seasonal drinks, including the salted caramel cream latte, ginger matcha fizz, chocolate coconut latte, and raspberry Italian soda. Kaldi’s outdoor seating is spacious, comfortable, and perfect for enjoying the serene atmosphere.  Find them at: 1019 El Centro St South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 403-5951 Instagram Facebook

Finca Dos Marias (“the farm of the two Marias”), is where Mireya Jones’ grandmother and great grandmother began producing one of the highest-grade coffees in the highlands of Guatemala, in the mid-1870s. The farm is recognized by leading specialty coffee organizations for its commitment to the environment and to the welfare of its worker community, including education and medical care. Though most of the farm’s coffee is sold to other sustainability-minded coffee roasters around the country, Jones Coffee Roasters keeps some of it in the family, at their four locations across South Pasadena and Pasadena. In 1994, their roastery was established by Chuck and Larry Jones. As the retail/café side of the business grew, so did the need for seating. When the business exceeded the City’s specified seating limit, die-hard customers began bringing in their own “talking chairs” to assure they’d have a place to sit and talk with friends the next time they came in. The Jones Coffee Roasters logo is inspired by this act of community building. Jones is committed to the traceability of the coffees they roast and to their growers’ sustainable farming practices. The owners believe socially responsible farms consistently produce better coffee, and hope it encourages greater awareness of the vital role we all play in supporting an equitable, sustainable coffee industry. Jones Coffee actively participates in the local community through service and in-kind donations. Their core values are rooted in each of the organizations they support, and their relationships are deliberate and cherished. Find them at: 1006 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA (626) 639 -3312 www.jonescoffeeroasters.com Facebook Instagram